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Push Button Starter
Anybody used one of these cool push button starters in their airplane? I am using a push button start and Id like to find something unique. Anybody know if these will work in Aircraft?
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/IGN2001B.htm |
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Vonjet,
I can't imagine why one of those buttons wouldn't work and they look pretty cool. Go for it. It is your plane. Mike Ice |
How big are they? Couldnt find any specs.
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I have flown planes with push buttons and from a safety stand point they are not a good idea. There is no key to lock the aircraft's ignition. Anyone can get it the plane turn on the master and push the button. :eek:
Story Time: I am reminded of SnF a few years ago where a customer was sitting in a light sport display plane and said; "What does this button do"? The Rotax 912S engine started full throttle, plane shot across a busy area, hit a ditch, went airborne, and then crashed into 3 cars. :eek: Push button stater? NOT a good idea in an airplane. Go with the key lock. When the key is on dash or in your pocket the plane cannot be started. |
The specs from the manufacturers web site are as follows:
Switch Acutation Style: Push Button Circuit Activation: Momentary Amp Rating: 10A Volt Rating: 12V Terminal Type: Screw Material: Plastic Quantity: Sold Individually Mounting Size: 24mm or 31/32" Note that the he amp rating on the specifications does not say whether this is a rating for a resistive or inductive load On face value this switch should be fine, especially if it has been design to control a car's starter contactor. However I would call the seller to clarify (don't mention it is for an aircraft!) as a contactor is a highly inductive device that is very hard on its controlling switch (don't forget to install the spike controlling diode). However I do agree that installing a push button switch without protection is probably not a good idea in an aircraft, but if you want the look of this switch you could always protect the starter circuit with a hidden switch or using a simple SPST key switch in the circuit. Mark |
Don't count on it!
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I love my push to start button from B&C. I also keep a throttle lock on when I'm not in the plane. Come to think of it though, wouldn't a mixture lock be better?
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Push Button
According to the item description, it requires a key to illuminate, and I suppose arm the starter button.
Go for it! |
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Never worried about unauthorized or accidental use of the plane. Hardly anyone can figure out how to get past the tip up canopy latch. :) |
S-2000
My Honda S-2000 has a starter button - when I test drove it yrs back I thought it was the coolest thing. When I started work on my 7a back in 2003, I just knew it had to have one as well. I managed to locate a genuine honda starter button (http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000-03.html near the bottom of the page) and sure enough, it's in my 7a. It's not rated to carry the starter current itself, so a relay was required.
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